Displaying the Flag:
When displaying the flag, where should other county's flags, state flags, and local flags go in correlation to the U.S. Flag?
When flags are displayed in a row, the U.S. flag goes to the observer’s left. Flags of other nations are flown at same height. State and local flags are traditionally flown lower.
When displayed out a window, how should it be flown?
When displayed in a window it should be displayed in the same way -- with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street.
How should civilians solute the flag?
With their hand on their hearts.
When disposing, how should the flag be folded?
The flag should be folded in its customary manner.
Can one dip the U.S. Flag for a president?
Don’t dip the U.S. Flag for any person, flag, or vessel.
When placed on a single staff or lanyard, where should the U.S. Flag be placed?
When placed on a single staff or lanyard, place the U.S. Flag above all other flags.
When displayed on a car, where should the staff be fixed to?
When the flag is displayed on a car, the staff shall be fixed firmly to the chassis or clamped to the right fender.
How should military personnel salute the flag?
With an open hand raised to their brow.
How large should the fire be when burning a flag?
It is important that the fire be fairly large and of sufficient intensity to ensure complete burning of the flag.
When is the only acceptable time to fly the flag upside down?
Don’t fly flag upside down unless there is an emergency.
When displayed with other flags where should the U.S. Flag go?
When used during a marching ceremony or parade with other flags, the U.S. Flag will be to the observer’s left.
When the Flag covers a casket, how should it be placed and when should it be taken off?
When the flag is used to cover a casket, it should be so placed that the union is at the head and over the left shoulder. The flag should not be lowered into the grave or allowed to touch the ground.
What is the name of the solute that is rendered by anyone in uniform?
Military Solute
What can individuals do?
The individual(s) can come to attention, salute the flag, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and have a brief period of silent reflection.
What can be carried in a U.S. Flag?
Don’t carry the flag flat, or carry things in it.
On special days, when should the flag be flown at half staff until?
On special days, the flag may be flown at half-staff. On Memorial Day it is flown at half-staff until noon and then raised.
When the flag is displayed over the middle of the street, how should it be flown?
When the flag is displayed over the middle of the street, it should be suspended vertically with the union (blue field of stars) to the north in an east and west street or to the east in a north and south street.
How should all persons present in uniform should render which solute?
All persons present in uniform (military, police, fire, etc.) should render the military salute. Members of the armed forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute.
What should be done to the fire after the flag is completely consumed?
After the flag is completely consumed, the fire should then be safely extinguished and the ashes buried.
Where should one not store a flag?
Don’t store the flag where it can get dirty.
What is the procedure for raising a U.S. Flag to half-mast?
When flown at half-staff, should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. By "half-staff" is meant lowering the flag to one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff.
When displayed on a podium, where should the flag be placed?
When placed on a podium the flag should be placed on the speaker’s right or the staging area. Other flags should be placed to the left.
How should non uniformed people solute?
All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, or if applicable, remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart.
How should the flag be stored?
Fold in the traditional triangle for stowage, never wadded up.
What is a proper circumstance to allow to fall free?
Don’t fasten it or tie it back. Always allow it to fall free.